2022-2023 Program Coordinator VISTA (FULL-TIME AmeriCorps member)

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Chicago HOPES for Kids provides after-school academic support to children and families living in homeless shelters and underserved communities across Chicago. Our program consists of three major components: homework help, individual reading support, and enrichment activities. Our curriculum is rooted in Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-informed practices allowing for a focus not just on individual academic needs, but providing a whole-child approach.

Overall VISTA Goal:

Chicago HOPES for Kids is seeking a VISTA member who is interested in supporting students experiencing homelessness by creating and expanding programs designed to empower our students and families holistically. The goal of our project is threefold:
1.)To expand the Chicago HOPES for Kids academic and enrichment program to additional shelters in Chicago.
2.) To strengthen and further develop the structure and components of our existing program.
3.)To create a sustainable model for community outreach and diversify our volunteer opportunities.

Objective Description:

The VISTA Program Coordinator service goal is to expand program capacity and improve the quality of programming for Chicago HOPES for Kids students through curriculum development, regularly participating in the program, oversight at selected sites, organizing and distributing needed resources to the HOPES program sites, and providing support to the Program Manager as needed.

Member Duties:

• Assess and improve enrichment programming for K-5th and 6th-8th grade students, and assist the Program Manager with researching and planning enrichment partnerships
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Program Manager to develop, differentiate, and coordinate materials for after school programming.
• At least twice weekly, participate in a program to provide oversight and provide feedback to the Program Manager as requested
• Assist in planning of individual site field trips and the HOPES annual zoo trip
• Attend tabling events throughout the community
• Will develop additional training, manuals, and resources for programs as needed
• Help coordinate supplies for weekly programming
• Curate individualize literacy materials for students
• Coordinate meals for Literacy Leaders Programming
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To qualify you must:

• Have a High School Diploma, (Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred)
• Be a permanent resident or U.S. Citizen and reside in or near Chicago, IL for the duration of your term (hybrid work schedule)
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience with a nonprofit organization is a plus
• Familiarity with Zoom and Google Suite products (Gmail, Google Drive, etc)
• An eagerness to learn and be part of a team!

Benefits:

Americorps VISTA members receive many benefits for serving! This includes:

• A living stipend totalling approximately $14,000 paid bi-monthly (Cook County, Illinois allowance before taxes)
• A relocation allowance
• A $100 monthly travel stipend (Gas and public transportation options available)
• Health Coverage
• SNAP benefits
• Personal and vacation days
• Choice of an Education award ($6,945) OR a cash award (approximately ($1,800) that is awarded upon successful completion of service
• Training and ongoing professional workshops

Please copy this link to apply for this opportunity!
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=112036